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Comment by MindlessSheep

The information within this book is now almost entirely obselete, with all the changes made to AV. Killing commanders is one example of this.

Perhaps it would be more fitting if the book just said; "Zerg Belinda and vandaar, 5 defend Galv. and a few take bunkers".

Comment by ponchocuatro

I ended up wiht this book at below level 42 and dont remeber were I got itHate to part wiht it but dont know what its for I believe it was a drop but I can remember were I got it

Does any one know what this is good for

Comment by Manatapthis

Peeling the OnionThe How-to Guide on Dismantling the Stormpike-By Drek'Thar

Within these pages you will find a wealth of knowledge on battle tactics and politics. The learned soldier is the soldier that leans on the shoulder of experience. Let this book serve as a guide in your battle for Alterac Valley.

Chapter 1 - The Front Line

Dismantling the Stormpike Army is very much like peeling an onion. To get to the core, you must start by removing the outermost layers.

The front lines, comprised mostly of Stormpike Mountaineers and Alliance Sentinels, are tied to the Captain's Bunker. It is Captain Balinda Stonehearth who empowers these units and provides for reinforcements when the lines are under siege. Strike at the Captain and the front line forces will crumble.

Chapter 2 - The Twin Towers

Make no mistake: Vanndar Stormpike is a cunning foe and certainly no fool. Once the front line has been breached, the secondary defensive targets must still be destroyed. It is the twin towers of Stonehearth and Icewing which control the Stormpike Guardsmen outside of Dun Buldar and the Stormpike Patrols.

Beware, soldier, as both of these towers are heavily fortified and ruled over by one of Vanndar's elite Commanders. Should your forces breach the fortifications, make certain that the Commander within has been ... silenced. This too will be part of the dismantling of the Stormpike.

Chapter 3 - The Four Commanders

The third layer of the Stormpike onion is comprised of the four Commanders. In this respect, Vanndar has mimicked our own glorious Frostwolf defenses. Of course, he will tell you otherwise... but I digress.

The four Commanders control the ebb and flow of the Stormpike Guardsmen that fiercely guard Dun Baldar. Silence them all and the Stormpike Guardsmen will fall.

Then there is but one layer left to peel.

Chapter 4 - The Dun Baldar Bunkers

As you have undoubtedly noticed, the Stormpike defensive layers are in place to prevent one might power move from dismantling the entire army. Before you ask, yes, this is exactly how our own forces are setup and no, I will not change our defensive structure. They copied us, why should we have to change?

Where was I? Yes. So, the Dun Baldar Bunkers (which are located in Dun Baldar) control the Stormpike Defenders - Vanndar's most trusted and elite guard units. Destroy these two towers and the reinforcements sent to aid Vanndar will cease to exist.

Epilogue

After having done all of this, you are left with the center of the onion. The sweet core. Vanndar Stormpike will be left defenseless and alone. Rules of military conduct require that we ask for his surrender before carrying out any executions. Be sure to mention the surrender thing when you see him... then kill him.

Comment by Kallech

Useless fact: as of 3.2.2, this does not change into its Alliance counterpart. So now I've got a Stormpike Insignia... and a copy of Peeling the Onion in my bank.

I'm not a traitor, I promise!

Comment by tidus4eva

Can't believe no one has said this yet: The reference to onions is made by Shrek in his first movie.

Shrek: Ogres are like onions. Donkey: They stink? Shrek: Yes. Noooo. Donkey: Oh, they make you cry. Shrek: No. Donkey: Oh, you leave em out in the sun, they get all brown, start sproutin' little white hairs. Shrek: NO. Layers. Onions have layers. Ogres have layers. Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers.

Donkey: Oh, you both have layers. Oh. You know, not everybody like onions.

Try reading this book with Shreks voice in your head - You'll find it amusing

Comment by Anmity

This item can be removed as soon as you get it. Should you ever want to obtain it again you can "buy" it from Jorek Ironside at no cost.